Concordia Comments
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MOST OF US NIT-PICK
My mom was the
classic optimist. She could find the good in everyone and everything. Some
would contend that people like my mom are just natural-born optimists. But I'm
not so sure that a positive outlook comes from genes as much as it does from
determination. Mom worked hard to see the best in people and situations
and that wasn't always easy.
What is easy is
finding character defects in any personality. Human beings are complex. Most are
neither all good or all bad. When we concentrate our attention on
someone's failing, we can become blinded to much that is good and decent. I
recently read a biography about a scientist who was something of a cheat. It
has now been determined that this man faked some of his data, stole a few
ideas from other researchers and on top of that had a rather unpleasant
personality. Most people--including his colleagues--didn't like him much.
But should all those
flaws diminish our appreciation for what this man, Louis Pasteur, contributed
to medicine? He is still the greatest scientist in French history.
In recent years it's
become fashionable to focus on the flaws of our leaders. The news media can
turn this negative nit-picking into a fine art. It can also happen in our
work environment, families, and at school. Maybe you find yourself
really only seeing the weaknesses or faults or the opposite. If you can only
see the good and therefore cannot help someone to overcome their weaknesses.
There needs to be a balance pluses and minuses in others! A real
estate agent had the right idea.
OCTOBER CALENDAR:
TODAY: Mid-terms
go home gr. 4-8
THURSDAY: Abundant
Funds Gifts
sale begins (ends Oct. 22)
Looking ahead:
Oct. 12 (Mon): SCHOOL
CLOSED – Professional Day
yourself really only seeing the weaknesses
or faults or the opposite... if you can only see the good and therefore cannot
help someone to overcome their weaknesses. There needs to be a balance pluses
and minuses in others!
A real estate agent
had the right idea, "This property has advantages and disadvantages,"
he said. "To the north is a gasworks, to the east a glue factory, to the
south a fishery, and to the west a sewage treatment plant."
"So," asked the customer,
"what are the advantages?" "Well," said the agent, “you can
always tell which way the wind is blowing."
D.
Falkner
TARDIES are of concern any
time they become excessive. We stress that five tardies in a grading
period (quarter) must be addressed. Families must make the effort to be on time
to school, at all grade levels, PS3 through grade 8. At the Longfellow campus,
upon the 5th tardy, we impose Alternative Learning Center (ALC), which
keeps late students out of their first period so their late arrival is not
continually disruptive. Advanced notice of impending ALC will be given with a
Parent Assistance Request (PAR). It is so very important that children arrive
at school on time. Families are encouraged to use the 20 minutes before school
begins to have their children arrive and get settled into their classroom.
MAGAZINE SALES CLOSURE: Thanks so much to every participant
in this sales campaign. Our total sales were close to $15,000 and we will
profit about 40% from this. Please note that the QSP website is available
year round if you wish to shop for magazines, books, or music for holiday or birthday
gifts, etc. Simply log on to www.qsp.com,
click on SHOP NOW, then enter Concordia's school number, 425031194. You can
also use the school finder prompt. We will receive the 40% for on-line orders,
as well. Prizes will be distributed as soon as they arrive. Top Sales Class
winners are Grade 6 for the upper grades and grade 2 for the younger grades. They
will receive a special party soon for their great efforts.
CONCORDIA is partnering with Cartridge
World to collect used printer cartridges to be recycle. Concordia’s eighth
grade class will sponsor this effort and collect a $1 donation for each empty
cartridge. Please send in your used printer cartridges throughout the year and
ask family and friends to participate too! The graduating class of 2008
appreciates your support!
PAPER RECYCLING AT CONCORDIA is done through Abitibi
Consolidated, the world’s largest newspaper recycler. Use these
easily-accessible yellow and green bins located at the Redeemer and Longfellow
campuses to place your recyclable paper from your home or office to help us
out. Concordia is paid for the following items, by weight: newspapers,
magazines, catalogs, mail, envelopes, folders, fax and copy paper, colored
paper, and shredded paper (please bag). NO
PHONE BOOKS OR CARDBOARD PLEASE!
TIMELY TUITION PAYMENTS are very critical,
like any obligation owed. After 30 days (one month late), a child may be
restricted from attending school until all delinquent monies are paid. If for
any reason your payment must be late, you must contact the Business Office with
an explanation.
THE 2007-08 CONCORDIA HANDBOOK will be sent home,
one per family, on Monday, Oct. 8.
WEBSITE: if you visit the
website and are unable to access any aspect of it and require a password, there
is a hint for you on the site about the password, but you can also call the
office to get it.